Princeton University is seeking an Associate Director to lead its Custom Solutions and Integration (CSI) group within the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The Associate Director is responsible for supporting customers across the University in their use of our extensive Java-based, custom administrative systems. The Associate Director oversees three direct reports and, by extension, a team of 11 application developers. The Associate Director also has primary responsibility for fostering and managing customer relations with University departments served by our CSI solutions, as well as planning and leading the future growth and maturation of this critical technology offering.

The Associate Director provides leadership and direction that ensures Princeton's investment in custom systems and related services continuously meets campus needs and contributes value to the administration of University business functions. Services also include analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of administrative applications. This position reports to the Associate Chief Information Officer of Administrative Information Systems (AIS) and plays a collaborative role in the overall planning and management of the AIS department, as well as works closely and collaboratively with peers in OIT.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the Custom Solutions and Integration team and provide leadership in the development of University technology solutions

Work with senior management and project teams to appropriately allocate development resources across projects, aligning customer needs with longer term roadmap requirements

Implement processes and metrics that introduce efficiencies and ensure software solutions are delivered on time and in scope

Maintain awareness and applicability of emerging technologies to set the technical direction and continually evolve the technical platform for CSI

Conceive, articulate and communicate the mission, vision, and strategy of the CSI group

Working with the development team, develop project and resource plans and schedules, manage day-to-day project activity, assist with tasks, and demonstrate ownership and accountability for application delivery

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Princeton University requires all candidates to complete a background check successfully prior to the start of employment. The type and extent of background checks may vary depending on job requirements and/or functions.

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